Thread: Cream Soap Question

Dllandry: it's probably just a case of getting to know the product. I've been using the self same cream for quite a few years now, and I'll vouch for it being a very satisfactory shaving medium whether you lather up on your face or in a bowl.

I'd suggest you try this: soak the brush, shake out the excess water, add your usual amount of cream to the brush and work up the lather in a bowl. The chances are you'll get a meringue-like appearance with peaks standing up without slumping: this is a trifle under hydrated. Flick some water into the bowl from your fingers and agitate some more, and repeat until those peaks are turning over at the tips but still sticking up: the lather should look quite glossy now. That should be about right, and the mixture should last well - half an hour wouldn't be out of the question. Add more water in the same manner as and when you think it needs it. With your double pea measure of cream there ought to be enough for three passes, maybe another.

Forgive me if this is obvious, but this is exactly what works for me with this specific cream.